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VC funding in US startups surges by more than 50% during January-February 2025, reveals GlobalData

The US venture capital (VC) funding landscape remains robust, characterized by a significant increase in total funding value during January-February 2025 compared to the same period in the previous year, even though there was a slight decline in deal volume. The data indicates that while the VC deal volume in the US experienced a year-on-year […]

GlobalData Country Risk Index shows slight drop in Q4 2024

The global economy stands at a crossroads, balancing trade policy uncertainty and geopolitical tensions against easing price pressures. The latter is supporting a revival in domestic demand and providing central banks with room for potential rate cuts. Against this backdrop, GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, reports a slight drop in the GlobalData Country […]

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APAC deal activity faces challenges in early 2025, but some pockets of growth exist, finds GlobalData

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) deal landscape has experienced a notable shift in early 2025, reflecting a complex interplay of market dynamics and economic conditions. In the first two months of 2025, the total deal volume* in the APAC region has seen a decline of approximately 8% compared to the same period in 2024. However, few countries […]

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BYD’s fast-charging tech ignites influencer buzz, reveals GlobalData

BYD Co Ltd (BYD) has become a trending company among social media influencers on the third week of March 2025, driven by the unveiling of its new electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging technology. The announcement, boasting the capability to charge a vehicle for approximately 400+ kilometers in just five minutes, has sparked significant interest. Influencers are […]

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India, Japan and UAE defy global deal downturn in early 2025, reveals GlobalData

The global deal landscape has slowed during the first two months of 2025, with overall deal volume dropping 9% compared to the same period last year. Europe has seen a sharp contraction, while India, Japan and the UAE have shown resilience despite the broader downturn, reveals GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Aurojyoti Bose, […]

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Amway’s advertising campaigns focus on health, sustainability and scientific innovation to engage diverse audiences, reveals GlobalData

Amway’s YouTube advertising campaigns from December 2024 to February 2025 adopted a research-driven approach, emphasizing wellness, scientific validation, and consumer lifestyle integration. By focusing on health-conscious choices, these ads highlight product functionality, natural ingredients, and sustainable practices. The strategy aims to engage diverse audiences by addressing personal care, nutrition, and performance needs while keeping up […]

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British Airways’ diverse ad campaigns highlight safety, luxury, and service excellence to attract travelers, reveals GlobalData

British Airways’ YouTube advertising campaigns from September 2024 to February 2025 have effectively showcased the airline’s commitment to safety, luxury, and customer satisfaction, targeting a broad spectrum of travelers. Through a combination of informative behind-the-scenes glimpses, humorous relatable scenarios, and aspirational luxury showcases, British Airways strives to reinforce its position as a prominent global airline, […]

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Trump’s policies to hinder economic growth prospects of Mexico, foresees GlobalData

Mexico is grappling with rising risks stemming from strained relations with the US during President Donald Trump’s second term. Trump’s “America First” policies, including a proposed 25% tariff on Mexican goods, pose a significant threat to Mexico’s export sector and could disrupt North American supply chains. Weak domestic demand is also expected to further hinder […]

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Influencers see Alexa+ as game-changer in personalized AI experiences, reveals GlobalData

Amazon’s unveiling of Alexa+, a generative AI-powered upgrade to its Alexa voice assistant, has ignited significant discussion among social media influencers in the last week of February 2025. The rollout, promising enhanced personalization, context awareness, and agentic actions, has been met with both excitement and reservations. Influencers see that the enhanced Alexa+ has the potential […]

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Nokia strategically invests in growth areas while divesting non-core assets, observes GlobalData

Following the news that Nokia has completed the acquisition of Infinera Corporation; Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “After the acquisition of Fenix Group and Rapid’s technology assets in 2024, Nokia has now completed the acquisition of Infinera. Infinera’s acquisition will complement Nokia’s optical network and […]

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Amgen strategic hiring push in India: GlobalData insights on R&D growth and tech integration

Amgen is expanding its presence in India by ramping up hiring for its new technology and innovation center in Hyderabad. The company aims to strengthen its operations and R&D capabilities by recruiting tech professionals skilled in data analytics, AI, and digital health technologies. This investment highlights Amgen’s commitment to innovation and further solidifies Hyderabad as […]

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Anthropic Claude 3.7 Sonnet: Influencers weigh in on AI impact on coding, reveals GlobalData

Anthropic, an American artificial intelligence (AI) public-benefit startup, has recently unveiled its first hybrid reasoning AI model “Claude 3.7 Sonnet,” along with its agentic coding tool “Claude Code.” The release has sparked significant buzz among social media influencers in late February 2025. Claude Code has garnered attention for its ability to automate and streamline complex […]

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Trump’s NIH funding cuts and freezes raise concerns over US biotech drug development and innovation, reveals GlobalData

The US President Donald Trump began his second term with a series of directives targeting the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), creating uncertainty around NIH grant funding for biopharmaceutical drug development. With over $1.4 billion in NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants involving innovator drugs awarded between […]

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IndiGo YouTube ads reflect seamless travel, workplace inclusivity and authentic experiences, reveals GlobalData

Interglobe Aviation Ltd’s (IndiGo) YouTube advertising campaign from November 2024 to January 2025 emphasize diverse destinations, employee well-being, and passenger-centric amenities to attract travelers and job seekers. IndiGo highlights authentic experiences, career growth, and innovative seating through scenic visuals, employee testimonials, and product demos. Emphasizing pilot mentorship, a supportive workplace, and seamless travel, it reinforces […]

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VC funding in India startups surge by 69.7% YoY to $883.2 million in January 2025, finds GlobalData

The venture capital (VC) funding landscape in India has shown remarkable year-on-year (YoY) growth in January 2025, wherein deal volume rose by 40.9% from 93 in January 2024 to 131. Deal value also surged by 69.7%, increasing from $520.5 million to $883.2 million, reveals GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst […]

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Super Bowl LIX spotlights emotional branding strategies of alcoholic beverage companies, reveals GlobalData

Super Bowl LIX, held on February 9, 2025, served as an opportunity for beer brands to promote their products, with Michelob Ultra, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Budweiser, and Coors Light grabbing attention through strategic YouTube advertisements. These commercials used various strategies, from humor to celebrity endorsements, that aimed to resonate with the vast and diverse […]

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Tesla job postings suggest renewed focus on India, reveals GlobalData

Tesla is ramping up its hiring efforts in India, marking a pivotal move in its strategy to strengthen its presence in the country. The recent job postings across various roles highlights the American electric vehicle (EV) and clean energy company’s renewed focus on establishing a foothold in India’s rapidly growing EV market, underscoring its long-awaited expansion […]

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Air France’s advertising focuses on innovative services and sustainable initiatives to elevate travel experience, reveals GlobalData

Air France‘s YouTube advertising campaign from August 2024 to January 2025 highlighted its efforts to transform the aviation landscape through its comprehensive enhancement of passenger services, sustainable practices, and exclusive offerings. The airline demonstrates its commitment to providing enhanced travel experiences while maintaining environmental responsibility and fostering cultural connections, reveals Global Ads Platform of GlobalData, […]

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UK VC funding up by 43.5% YoY to $1.2 billion in January 2025 despite fewer deals, finds GlobalData

The venture capital (VC) funding landscape in the UK market saw year-on-year (YoY) decline in deal volume by 12.6% from January 2024 to January 2025, with the number of deals dropping from 87 to 76. Despite this decrease in deal volume, the total funding value increased significantly by 43.5% from $863.2 million in January 2024 […]

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China VC funding remains unchanged in January 2025 despite 31.9% YoY drop in deal volume, reveals GlobalData

The venture capital (VC) funding landscape in China experienced a significant decrease in deal volume in January 2025 compared to January 2024 while the corresponding value mostly remained at the same level. The number of VC deals announced in China fell from 326 in January 2024 to 222 in January 2025, representing a 31.9% year-on-year […]

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